• Winter Weather Advisory

    We are monitoring a winter weather system that may impact university operations this weekend.

    • IMPACT: Possible snow, ice and sleet may affect Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.
    • UPDATES: Check your LR email, the LR website and official university social media for weather-related updates.
    • STAY CONNECTED: Download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app for timely safety alerts and campus information.

    We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community.

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The Lenoir-Rhyne Experience


If you want to know whether Lenoir-Rhyne is the right university for you, why not hear from someone who’s been in your shoes? Our student testimonials speak for themselves.

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I feel at home at Lenoir-Rhyne. The close-knit campus has allowed me to develop strong relationships with professors and peers, making my experience more valuable.

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Campus Life


Our campuses in Hickory, Asheville and Columbia offer small campus community environments while providing lots of opportunities for off-campus fun and outdoor recreation.

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Academics


We know you need plenty of options when it comes to creating a more fulfilling and successful professional life. That's why we offer more than 20 graduate and doctoral programs to choose from as you consider your options for graduate school.

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Learning that Fits Your Life


Turn your ambition into action with a master's degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University. We offer flexible graduate degree programs in Hickory, Asheville, Columbia and online.

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Graduate & Certificate Programs
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Graduate Students Across Three Campuses
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Back view of a Buddhist monk facing a crowd and lights from the steps of Beam Hall in Columbia

When plans shifted during the Walk for Peace, a stop at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Columbia location became a powerful moment of connection, rest and shared spiritual practice.

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A man and a woman marching on MLK Day 2025, one carries a sign reading "I too have a dream."

Community members are invited to a free morning of music, reflection and a Freedom Rides-inspired choral production, followed by a Unity March through Hickory.

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